• akusala-vitakka

'unwholesome thoughts' 

as defined under akusala (q.v.). In M. 20, five methods of overcoming them are given: 

• by changing the object, 

• thinking of the evil results, 

• paying no attention, 

• analysing, 

• suppressing.

Tr. in The Removal of Distracting Thoughts (WHEEL 21).